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MARTIN O'NEILL and Mark Hughes both want to replace axed Steve Bruce at Sunderland.

The out-of-work bosses have told close pals they are desperate to jump into the Stadium of Light hotseat.

Brucie was shown the door by ruthless owner Ellis Short last night after bagging just two league wins this term.

American Short witnessed the horrific home defeat to Wigan on Saturday — which saw furious fans turn on Mackems boss Bruce — and decided enough was enough.

After a last-gasp Champions League defeat the under-fire Blues boss admitted: "We are in a negative spiral of results and the team is trying desperately to get out if it.

"Our confidence is low right now and they expect the manager to inspire them.

"That is my job — to motivate and inspire these players to change our fortunes. The responsibility is mine.

GOAL-LINE technology could be used in the Premier League next season.

FA general secretary Alex Horne reckons tests could be completed and given FIFA approval in time.

He said: "It's possible we could see it in the Premier League as early as 2012-13.

"It's easy to make mistakes and we've all seen examples where the referee and assistant referee can't see if a ball has crossed the line or not.

JOHN TERRY insists he has had backing from players and managers 'across the world' during his police investigation.

The Chelsea star, in the middle of a Metropolitan Police probe over alleged racist remarks to QPR's Anton Ferdinand, skippers England against Sweden tonight.

Terry, prevented from speaking about the investigation at yesterday's captain's Press conference, said: "I don't want to talk about people individually and stuff.

"But from across the world, people and players and managers have been on the phone and been very supportive of me."

Another bumper weekend of football, 31 goals and only one goalless draw.

As supporters we're certainly getting value for money. Match Of The Day has never been so entertaining.